American Govt chapter 8
Which of the following was the first cable news network?
CNN
Which of the following characterizes both libel and slander?
False information is presented as true.
Which of the following describes the ownership of broadcast media since 1980?
It has become less diverse.
What effect has shrinking sound bites had on journalism?
It has resulted in more analysis and less reporting.
Which event relating to journalism occurred in the case Branzburg vs. Hayes in 1972?
Journalists were found to be in contempt of court for not revealing their sources.
In which court case did the Supreme Court outline the current test for obscenity?
Miller vs. California
Which of the following statements regarding government regulations of media formats is correct?
The court system oversees both newspapers and television and radio broadcasters; broadcasters are also regulated by the Federal Communications Commission.
Which of the following represents a scenario in which the equal-time rule applies to the president?
The opposing party in Congress gives a State of the Union rebuttal.
Which of the following is one impact of the Internet on reporting?
The proliferation of sites has led to increased publication speed and more mistakes.
Who was the first American president to give a radio address?
Warren Harding
Which of the following world events increased radio listenership?
World War II
In which way does media act as a watchdog in American society?
by holding government accountable
Which of the following best describes the term horse race coverage?
focus on the race and its developments rather than candidates' issues
An infant left alone in an apartment is bitten by rats while his teenage mother is out getting snacks. In response to this event, one television station focuses on the shortcomings of teenage mothers, while another reports many landlords are not following city code on rodents and pest control. This difference is an example of
framing
In the process of becoming leaner in the digital age, which content have newspapers dropped?
investigative reporting
Which of the following is implied by the term pack journalism?
journalists who imitate one another rather than reporting independently
Which of the following is a reasonable exception to the Freedom of Information Act?
medical records for government employees
Which is true of the American media's discussion of campaigns in the recent past?
more negative
Slander or libel lawsuits may be filed when someone's false statement harms another person's reputation. Because of Supreme Court rulings such as New York Times v. Sullivan, however,
only private figures can reasonably hope to win such lawsuits.
Select the item that places the eras of print media in correct chronological order.
party press era, mass-media era, professionalism movement, Internet era
By broadcasting public debates or presidential speeches, even when there are no advertisements, the media best illustrates its role in
promoting the public good by providing information.
Which of the following best describes the term yellow journalism?
sensationalized coverage of scandals
Which of the following is a tool that has given average citizens the ability to set media agenda?
smartphone
Which of the following best describes the term slander?
spoken information that is false and intends to harm
Which of the following issues concerning libel was outlined in the Supreme Court ruling in the case New York Times vs. Sullivan?
standards of libel against public figures
According to advertisers, which is the function of media?
to entertain, inform, and provide interest
For which reason did the United States government sue the New York Times and the Washington Post in the Pentagon Papers case?
to prevent them from publishing details
In which of the following situations does the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) waive equal-time rule?
when coverage is purely news
The process of presenting sensational or scandalous news coverage in order to increase sales is known as
yellow journalism.
